First 48 Days Care -
MaathruShishu Saṃvardhana
“In a world full of gadgets, gold, and distant vacations, gift what nurtures for a lifetime”
The first 48 days after childbirth are not just a recovery period—they are a sacred opportunity to reset a mother’s body, restore her strength, and set the foundation for lifelong wellness.
"The first 48 days influence the next 48 years."
That’s a saying in many traditional Indian households—and it’s deeply aligned with Ayurvedic wisdom.
Why This Stage Matters
In Ayurveda, this window is known as “Soothika Kala”—a time when the mother is physically vulnerable, emotionally sensitive, and energetically open. It is also when the baby is most dependent, delicate, and forming their first connections to the world. What happens during this short period can influence their health for decades to come.
Yet in today’s world, this vital stage is often rushed, ignored, or replaced with a handful of hospital visits and nutritional supplements. The traditional care, the gentle rituals, the support of wise hands and warm oils—these are missing. And their absence shows up later, in ways that are harder to trace: chronic fatigue, postpartum anxiety, delayed healing, poor lactation, and babies with poor immunity or erratic digestion.
But when properly supported with therapeutic massage and bath, it leads to faster recovery, emotional balance, and gradual restoration of the mother’s natural body form—including abdominal tone—helping her regain strength, posture, and body confidence.
Regular therapeutic massage and bath during this stage not only supports the baby’s immunity and digestion, but also helps in shaping the musculoskeletal structure—promoting graceful physical development.
How Ayurmatrika Helps
At AyurMatrika, we’ve revived the ancient wisdom of Soothika Kāla and brought it into modern life—with the care, attention, and personalization today’s mothers and babies truly deserve.
We offer professionally delivered Ayurvedic postpartum care, right in the comfort of your home. Our trained Care Experts visit at your convenience to provide therapeutic massage and bath services for both mother and baby—using time-tested techniques that restore, rejuvenate, and protect.
Professional Postnatal Care—at Your Home
Our expert-trained Care Assistants visit your home regularly at a time that works for you. With gentle hands, rich Ayurvedic knowledge, and trained observation, they deliver:
- Therapeutic postpartum massages for the mother that improve circulation, tone the abdomen, relax strained muscles, enhance milk production, and calm the nervous system.
- Nourishing herbal baths for the mother that detoxify the body, soothe tissues, and provide deep relaxation and skin rejuvenation.
- Gentle baby massages that strengthen bones, support digestion, and enhance immunity while fostering bonding and emotional stability.
- Traditional baby baths using safe, time-tested herbs that protect, purify, and comfort the newborn’s sensitive skin.
These aren’t generic treatments—they are carefully personalized to each mother and baby, designed in collaboration with our Ayurvedic physicians.
Tailored for You—Because Every Mother & Baby is Unique
Every mother has a different body, mind, birth experience, and constitution (prakriti). That’s why our Ayurvedic doctors assess your condition and customize:
- The massage oils and medicinal herbs used in each session
- The frequency and intensity of care as your recovery progresses
- Recommendations for diet, lifestyle, and emotional balance during this sensitive phase
This ensures that nothing is missed - from abdominal toning and lactation issues to emotional well-being and fatigue recovery. You are not left to “figure it out” alone. You are guided.
Gentle Rituals. Holistic Healing. Complete Confidence.
We also integrate subtle but powerful Ayurvedic rituals that are easy to follow but deeply impactful - like proper sleep guidance, meditative rest, mindful feeding, herbal steam therapies, and sattvic lifestyle adjustments. All these small details create a calm, nurturing environment where healing happens more completely and naturally.
And most importantly - everything we do is overseen by qualified Ayurvedic doctors who monitor your progress weekly and adjust your care plan as needed, ensuring that every aspect of care remains aligned with your evolving needs and maximizes the benefits of the first 48 days.
Key benefits:
For the Mother:
- Faster Physical Recovery – Helps the uterus contract, heals stitches (if any), and restores internal balance naturally.
- Ayurvedic Body Shaping & Toning – Gently firms the abdomen, hips, and limbs to restore pre-pregnancy form and confidence.
- Boosted Lactation – Stimulates milk production using time-tested herbal oils and diet support.
- Hormonal Rebalancing – Calms postpartum mood swings, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
- Improved Sleep Quality – Deep relaxation from massage helps correct disturbed sleep cycles.
- Joint & Back Pain Relief – Relieves aches in shoulders, lower back, and pelvic areas through targeted therapeutic massage.
- Gut Health & Metabolism Reset – Ayurvedic diet recommendations and digestive massages restore agni (digestive fire).
- Emotional & Spiritual Grounding – Creates a calm, centered mindset in the fragile post-delivery phase.
- Prevention of Postpartum Disorders – Helps avoid issues like depression, infections, and prolonged fatigue naturally.
- Confidence & Self-care Reconnection – Empowers the mother with nurturing routines and guided care.
For the Baby:
- Stronger Bones & Muscle Development – Gentle Abhyanga supports healthy growth and early motor milestones.
- Improved Digestion & Colic Prevention – Traditional massage and swaddling reduce gas and promote gut health.
- Sound Sleep & Emotional Stability – The rhythm of oil massage and herbal baths soothes the baby’s nervous system.
- Natural Immunity Boost – Regular care supports the baby’s immune resilience from day one.
- Healthy Skin & Sensory Stimulation – Herbal oils protect delicate skin and aid sensory development.
- Secure Emotional Bonding – Enhances the baby’s connection with mother through touch and routine.
Why Families Love This Program:
- Delivered at Home – Total convenience and comfort, no stress of travel.
- Handled by Trained Care Assistants – Polite, punctual, and highly skilled professionals.
- Backed by Ayurvedic Doctors – Plans personalized and supervised by certified experts.
- Structured, Safe, and Gentle – Based on classical texts and modern hygiene practices.
- Brings Elder-like Care in Nuclear Homes – Recreates the nurturing many urban mothers miss.
Shishu Abhyanga (Expert Baby Massage and Bathing Assistance)
Description:
Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of gentle and nourishing care for newborns to strengthen their immunity, enhance growth, and promote deep relaxation. Shishu Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic baby massage therapy using herbal oils customized for the baby’s dosha (body type). The massage helps improve blood circulation, bone and muscle development, and overall well-being. The process also includes proper Ayurveda baby bathing techniques, ensuring hygiene and comfort for the newborn.
Key Benefits:
- Strengthens the baby’s immunity and overall health through Ayurvedic massage techniques.
- Enhances bone and muscle development, supporting healthy physical growth.
- Improves blood circulation and digestion, promoting better sleep and relaxation.
- Helps soothes colic pain, restlessness, and discomfort, ensuring a calmer baby.
- Uses Ayurvedic oils customized for the baby’s body type, ensuring safety and nourishment.
- Teaches parents proper baby handling, swaddling, and massage techniques for long-term benefits.
- Ensures hygiene and comfort with expert-guided Ayurvedic bathing techniques.
Ananda Maathru (Therapeutic Mother Massage and Herbal Bath)
Description:
Postpartum recovery is crucial for a mother’s long-term health. Ananda Maathru is a specialized Ayurvedic massage designed to help mothers recover physically and emotionally after childbirth. It aids in balancing alignment of mind with body, improving blood circulation, reducing postpartum body pain, and enhancing milk production. This massage also helps in toning abdominal muscles, detoxifying the body, and relieving stress and anxiety.
Key Benefits:
- Accelerates postpartum recovery by reducing pain, swelling, and fatigue.
- Easing emotional fluctuations and stress resulting in improved sleep.
- Enhances blood circulation, promoting faster healing and overall well-being.
- Enhanced milk production through specialized Ayurvedic formulations.
- Helps tone abdominal muscles, restoring strength and firmness post-delivery.
- Detoxifies the body naturally, aiding in Post-delivery purification and rejuvenation.
- Provides deep relaxation ensuring emotional stability for new mothers.
Swasthya Samrakshana (Preventive Healthcare Supervision)
Description:
Regular monitoring of maternal and newborn health is essential to ensure a smooth postpartum transition. Swasthya Samrakshana provides Ayurvedic preventive healthcare through routine checkups, health tracking, and personalized guidance to ensure both mother and baby remain in optimal health. This includes assessments for digestion, immunity, lactation, and postpartum recovery and Ayurvedic recommendations to prevent any complications.
Key Benefits:
- Ensures continuous monitoring of maternal and newborn health for a smooth postpartum recovery.
- Provides early detection and prevention of potential health concerns in mother and baby.
- Supports immunity, digestion, and lactation through personalized Ayurvedic care.
- Reduces postpartum complications with proactive healthcare guidance.
- Strengthens maternal energy levels, ensuring long-term well-being.
- Offers structured emotional and physical wellness assessments, promoting holistic postpartum care.
- Combines Ayurvedic preventive healthcare with modern health tracking, ensuring a balanced approach to wellness.
Matrika Yoga Abhyasana (Tailored Yoga for Motherhood Recovery)
Description:
Post-delivery yoga is essential for regaining strength, reducing stress, and improving emotional stability after childbirth. This service provides tailored yoga sessions for new mothers, focusing on core strengthening, pelvic floor recovery, and overall body toning. Additionally, guided breathing techniques (Pranayama) and meditation help in balancing postpartum hormonal changes and reducing anxiety.
Key Benefits:
- Helps restore core strength and pelvic floor muscles, promoting postpartum healing.
- Improves flexibility, balance, and overall body toning for a smoother recovery.
- Reduces postpartum stress and anxiety, supporting emotional well-being.
- Aids in hormonal balance, easing mood swings and postpartum blues.
- Enhances energy levels and reduces fatigue, improving overall stamina.
- Guides breathing techniques (Pranayama) and meditation, fostering relaxation and mindfulness.
- Provides a safe and structured yoga practice tailored for Post-delivery recovery.
Kaasta Chikitsa (Ayurvedic & Herbal Essentials)
Description:
Ayurveda provides a wide range of herbal and natural remedies for post-delivery recovery and newborn care. Kaasta Chikitsa is a curated selection of Ayurvedic herbal formulations, oils, and baby care products designed for safe and effective post-delivery healing. The products help in lactation, digestive health, postpartum recovery, and immunity-building for both mother and baby.
Key Benefits:
- Supports postpartum recovery with natural and Ayurvedic formulations.
- Enhances lactation and digestion, ensuring better nourishment for mother and baby.
- Boosts immunity for both mother and newborn through Ayurvedic herbal support.
- Provides safe and effective Ayurvedic oils and balms for Post-delivery care.
- Promotes faster healing and rejuvenation through carefully curated postpartum recovery kits.
- Offers natural solutions for common Post-delivery concerns, reducing dependency on chemical-based treatments.
- Empowers mothers with Ayurvedic home remedies, ensuring continued well-being.
Palana Gyana (Training Sessions on 'Must-Know' for Parents)
Description:
Parenting can be overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. Palana Gyana provides structured training sessions covering essential newborn and maternal care topics, ensuring parents feel confident and well-prepared. These sessions include breastfeeding guidance, newborn sleep routines, Ayurvedic baby massage techniques, postpartum diet planning, and emergency care tips.
Key Benefits:
- Empowers parents with essential knowledge on newborn and maternal care..
- Provides confidence in handling and caring for the baby, especially for first-time parents.
- Covers breastfeeding techniques, newborn sleep routines, and postpartum diet planning.
- Includes Ayurvedic insights on infant digestion, immunity, and growth, ensuring holistic well-being.
- Offers hands-on demonstrations for baby handling and massage, making learning practical.
- Prepares parents to manage emergencies, ensuring they can respond effectively.
- Combines modern parenting techniques with Ayurvedic wisdom, offering a well-rounded approach.
Mano Samrakshana (Emotional Wellness Programs)
Description:
Postpartum mental health is as important as physical recovery. Mano Samrakshana provides emotional wellness support through counseling and mindfulness techniques to help new mothers navigate postpartum stress, mood swings, and anxiety. This service includes guided meditation, relaxation techniques, emotional expression therapy, and Ayurvedic lifestyle counseling to ensure a calm and stress-free Post-delivery experience.
Key Benefits:
- Supports postpartum emotional well-being, helping mothers navigate mood swings and anxiety.
- Reduces stress and promotes mental clarity through guided meditation and mindfulness.
- Provides structured emotional expression therapy, creating a safe space for healing.
- Balances postpartum hormones naturally, easing emotional fluctuations.
- Enhances mother-baby bonding by fostering emotional stability.
- Empowers mothers with Ayurvedic techniques for long-term mental wellness.
- Offers personalized mental health strategies, ensuring a smooth postpartum transition.
